I perused online for something that I could feel challenged by. When coming across theHexadaiseypattern by Beth of Pieced by Number I knew that was it!

After that, I only struggled with two ideas.. Rainbow, or Neon! I decided the rainbow would be more fitting of the pattern.

The best way I could tackle this 42 piece pattern was to take it slow and try not to get frustrated I had almost told myself there was no way I could do it.

Lucky for me Beth's pattern was amazing! It included a coloring page, detailed instructions, different metric pieces for the pattern and a graph to downsize the block if you had the desire to make it smaller. (whew! Thank you Beth)

I found it easier for me to use a light-box and write on the back of each piece what color it should be, as well as print or solid. Being that paper pieces are backwards this helped quite a lot. I could also suggest using a window instead during the day so that you can see the lines on the backside through the paper.

There were quite a few pieces, but it came together so easily after I took the time to write on the back.

I would totally make this fun pattern again now that I know how Beth makes her patterns I would even recommend any of them for people with basic knowledge of paper piecing. She sells them for around $3.00 each on Etsy, and Craftsy,

This mini is now on it's way to a new home with Audrie. I am so thrilled to give it to her.

Terri, this is totally fabulous -- the fabric choices, workmanship, EVERYTHING!!! Your swap partner will be thrilled. And thank you for such a nice write up about my pattern and your process for developing and making the project - I do appreciate it :-) A wonderful post and final quilt!